Stephen Ireland has a Villa goal

There’s no promise of any Superman trunks but nothing would delight Stephen Ireland more than getting his first Villa goal against Sunderland.


Running again and ready to enjoy the half marathon

Apologies for the lack of posts in weeks gone by. I wish I had a good excuse for it, but the long and short of it is that after my enthusiasm for running peaked just after the Lichfield 10k, I got ill, writes Hannah Webster.


Gabriel Tamas putting down roots

Albion defender Gabriel Tamas believes he can produce the best football of his career by ending his globetrotting days and putting down roots at the Hawthorns.


Mick McCarthy calls for patience

Wolves manager Mick McCarthy has urged his critics to ‘judge us in December’ as fans become anxious at the club’s position.


Chris Brunt happy to be underdog

Albion winger Chris Brunt has insisted the Baggies are happy to stay ‘under the radar’ as they try to cash in on their flying start to the Premier League season.


Villa manager’s selection dilemma

Villa manager Gerard Houllier faces a selection dilemma for the Premier League game at Sunderland.


Watch crazy long range basketball shooting

A group of Aussie teenagers have been showing off their amazing long range basketball shooting skills for charity.


Big Ron on the Wayne Rooney saga

Ron Atkinson has hailed Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson’s ‘masterstroke’ after sensationally persuading Wayne Rooney to sign a new contract.


John Finnigan leaves Harriers

Kidderminster Harriers player-coach John Finnigan has left the club by mutual consent after having the remainder of his contract cancelled.


Hundreds apply for jobs at new Indi Bar

More than 600 people have applied for 40 part-time jobs at a new Wolverhampton city centre nightspot, bosses announced today.

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